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Live music in New Orleans for Sun., July 27, 2014: Wynton Marsalis at the Saenger

Wynton Marsalis

Wynton Marsalis will lead the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in a July 27, 2014 benefit concert at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. Proceeds support the youth education work of the Tipitina's Foundation.
(Erika Goldring)

Wynton Marsalis long ago left New Orleans for New York, a city that provided all the outlets his restless creativity and work ethic required. Over the years, he's returned to perform in his hometown only sporadically. But on Sunday, Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will grace the Saenger Theatre for the second time in less than 10 months. In October 2013, Marsalis, the Orchestra, ad the 70-voice Chorale Le Chateau staged their "Abyssinian: A Gospel Celebration" show at the saenger, one of only 11 stops the ambitious show made throughout the country. On Sunday, Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra return to the Saenger to headline a fundraiser for the Tipitina's Foundation. Among other initiatives, the nonprofit affiliated with the nightclub provides instruments to school marching bands. Tickets are available at saengernola.com.

James Singleton Quartet, Snug Harbor, 8 and 10 p.m.

Looking to hear modern jazz in a more intimate setting? Bassist James Singleton, among the more adventurous players in town, leads a quartet for two shows of forward-thinking modern jazz at Snug Harbor.

MKTO, House of Blues, 6:30 p.m.

MKTO, consisting of Tony Oller and Malcolm Kelly, may be the next boy band – is a duo really a "band"? – to win the affections of legions of pre-teen girls. They released their self-titled debut album in April, followed by a media blitz that include stops on "Good Morning America," Live with Kelly and Michael" and "The View." In September, they'll pass through New Orleans for a show at the Lakefront Arena as the opening act on Demi Lovato's tour. But first, they'll headline their own show at the House of Blues. Action Item and Tiffany Houghton are also on the bill. The show is open to all ages.

Bruce Daigrepont, Tipitina's, 5:30 p.m.

The veteran local Cajun bandleader leads an early-evening fais do-do dance at Tipitina's.